Question

Molly wants to buy a dress that costs $20. She has a coupon for 40% off, and there is a 10% sales tax. how much will she pay all together

1. after using the coupon what is the sale price of the dress Show Your Work
2.how much is th 10% tax on the sale price Explain how you found your answer

Answer 1

$13.50

Explanation:

If I am taking off 40%, that means that the dress now cost 60% of the original cost. .6 x 20 is 12.

You could also calculate the 20% off and subtract that from the original cost. .4 x 20 =8. Now 20 - 8 is also 12.

Now, we have to calculate the tax. 10% of 12 is .1 x 12 or $1.20. We add the tax to the 12 to get 13.50.